Guide to MTV U Fandom Awards at SDCC 2014

Some people grow up reading Comic books and escape into the world of Superheroes. I didn’t start reading them until i was older but I can see how the stories inspire characters to look up to. Personally Batman has always been my favourite, probably because he’s easier to relate to than say Wolverine. Reading was a great way to escape growing up and it still is today. We all need to escape now and again, to forget for a brief moment the current worries we are experiencing in our lives. Most of us immerse ourselves in something we are passionate about, something that captivates our interests, such as a book, a TV Show, a film, a game, the list is endless. But when you can share your interests with thousands of other people who are just as passionate then the level of comfort and excitement is indescribable.

When you are walking around San Diego Comic Con International everyone greets you and with a smile on their face. They want to know where you got something from, what something you have is, who you are dressed as and more than likely they have a common interest with you.

What’s a Fandom you ask? A Fandom is a community that surrounds a TV show, a film, a book, a comic book, a game, Actors, Musicians etc. The members of Fandoms can include Cosplayers, Writers, Artists, Gamers and just plain old die hard fans.

Fandoms often consist of forums, live journal communities, social media, Tumblrs, websites and people. It’s a way for fans to get together and communicate their appreciation for their favourite TV shows, films, books, games, Actors, Bands etc.

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Presenters

Continuing the evening of fandemonium are Channing Tatum and Diego Luna, who will be on hand to present fans with an exclusive first look of the much-anticipated animated film from producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez“The Book of Life.”

Additionally, Chloe Grace Moretz will present an exclusive clip from the highly touted feature film “If I Stay,” which is based on Gayle Forman’s best-selling YA novel.

Tyler Oakley, YouTube sensation and MTV’s social media correspondent for the evening

mtvU, announced the nominees for the “Fandom of the Year” award, which features 32 honorees spread across four sub genres – Movies, TV Dramas, TV Comedies and Animation – with winners being decided by bracket-style voting. The award will be handed out at the first ever “mtvU Fandom Awards,” which will take place along with the “MTV Fan Fest” on Thursday, July 24 at Petco Park during Comic-Con International: San Diego. MTV and mtvU will premiere the 60-minute “mtvU Fandom Awards Special” on Sunday, July 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, celebrating the honorees and showcasing some of the best moments from the show.

“Fandom of the Year” nominees include fans of the biggest blockbuster franchises in entertainment like “Captain America,” “X-Men” and “The Hunger Games,” as well as series with the most passionate fandoms in TV, including “Community,” “Pretty Little Liars,” “Teen Wolf,” “Family Guy,” “Breaking Bad,” “Sherlock” and “The Vampire Diaries.” The full list of all 32 nominees for the “Fandom of the Year” award presented by Jolly Rancher Candies is included below and fans can vote for all of their favorites at FandomAwards.MTV.com.

“The ‘Fandom of the Year’ award is the ultimate celebration of the biggest fandoms in pop culture,” said Ryan Kroft, “mtvU Fandom Awards” Executive Producer. “We’re thrilled to honor more than two dozen fandoms through an innovative bracket unlike anything we’ve seen in another awards show.”

Today also marks the launch of voting for the “Best Fandom Forever” award presented with Tumblr, the home for fandoms. The nominees in that category are “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Doctor Who,” “Sherlock” and “Batman.” Starting today, MTV will launch a unique post for each of the “Best Fandom Forever” nominees on the MTV Tumblr page, with the winner determined by the post with the largest note count. Voting for this award will run through July 23.

“Tumblr fandoms are the most passionate communities of our platform, and I can’t wait to see how they congregate to lift their favorites to the award stage,” said Sima Sistani, Tumblr Director of Media and Entertainment. “Not even I am immune to the Fandom pull. Let me just say, Expelliarmus!”

The “mtvU Fandom Awards” honor the fans whose tenacious excitement pushes movies, TV, books and comics from subculture to mainstream, worldwide success. To further honor the dedicated fans of Comic-Con, the “MTV Fan Fest” will feature stirring sets from Linkin Park and rising hip hop artist G-Eazy, part of a free party at Petco Park open to all Comic-Con badge holderswith food, drinks, games and giveaways. The “MTV Fan Fest” will lead into the “mtvU Fandom Awards” on Thursday, July 24.

The “mtvU Fandom Awards Special” will also feature taped appearances from celebrities including Hugh Jackman, Aaron Paul, Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Dylan O’Brien, Holland Roden, Kat Graham and more. Additional celebrities attending the event will be announced at a later date.